Comments on: The downside of diesel http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/09/29/the-downside-of-diesel/ Atlanta news and views, one slice at a time Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:52:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Carl http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/09/29/the-downside-of-diesel/comment-page-1/#comment-99364 Carl Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:53:39 +0000 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/?p=6599#comment-99364 I've really hesitated to brag about my similar lack of a need for fuel. Instead, I've actually left my biodiesel-fueled Jetta parked for the last week and have made a point to start actively using MARTA and walking more than usual. The result has been a far superior user experience and reaffirmation that life is often better (and far more interesting) through pedestrian eyes. I don't know how long I'll keep it up, but at least I know I won't have to worry about finding fuel once I do need to make a much longer trek. What's interested me most about the whole "gas scare" is the concept that we're somehow entitled to this product whenever and almost wherever we want it. People complain about the hassle but never seem to acknowledge the underlying problem of addiction. And though some people have chosen not to drive long distances if unnecessary, I'm still seeing most folks unconsciously making routine short trips in their vehicles. I’ve really hesitated to brag about my similar lack of a need for fuel. Instead, I’ve actually left my biodiesel-fueled Jetta parked for the last week and have made a point to start actively using MARTA and walking more than usual. The result has been a far superior user experience and reaffirmation that life is often better (and far more interesting) through pedestrian eyes. I don’t know how long I’ll keep it up, but at least I know I won’t have to worry about finding fuel once I do need to make a much longer trek.

What’s interested me most about the whole “gas scare” is the concept that we’re somehow entitled to this product whenever and almost wherever we want it. People complain about the hassle but never seem to acknowledge the underlying problem of addiction. And though some people have chosen not to drive long distances if unnecessary, I’m still seeing most folks unconsciously making routine short trips in their vehicles.

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